Bruno Guimarães feels comfortable in the national team: “To be quite honest…”

Bruno Guimarães assumed a very large responsibility since the first call for Dorival Junior. In the absence of Casemiroabsolute holder in the last two world Cupsthe Newcastle midfielder inherited the number 5 shirt and should be the first man in midfield in the Brazilian Team during the Copa America.

After participating in the group that competed in the World Cup in Qatar, Bruno revealed that he is very comfortable wearing Amarelinha. Despite his young age, the 26-year-old player already shows some leadership within the group compared to the younger players, but said he still learns a lot from the more experienced players in the squad.

“I'm a guy who likes to talk, to talk. I'm feeling really good in this group. To be quite honest, this is the time that I feel most at home in the national team. Maybe because I played in the World Cup and now have been in the cycle since the beginning. I always listen to the younger ones, the older ones and I try to feel good to perform at my best on the field. I still need to experience a lot of things, I'm only 26 years old, but it's a really cool start with Dorival for me.”said the player at a press conference.

In the match against Mexico, Bruno started on the bench. With a mixed team, Dorival Júnior opted for a midfield protected by Douglas Luizwho left the game at 29' of the second half for the entry of number 5. However, against the United States, the tendency is for the Newcastle midfielder to start as a starter, playing alongside João Gomes.

“He is a very easy-going guy, who listens a lot and is always wanting to help in some way. We are understanding each other in the best way, a matter of space on the field. He's a pitbull, always ready to recover the ball, he helps a lot. I wish us all the best as we move forward and make history with the Seleção shirt,” stated Bruno Guimarães about the partnership with João Gomes.